Leeds Public Health are inviting third sector and community organisations to apply for funding to raise awareness of high blood pressure and provide blood pressure testing within local communities.
About the fund
In total, we have been given £150,000 to fund the overall project. An initial phase was launched in Inner South Leeds in September 2025.
• Funding will be given based on a tiered approach:
o Up to £1k – no set minimum
o Up to £3k – minimum of 75 blood pressure checks
o Up to £5k – minimum of 100 blood pressure checks
Funding will be given to organisations from West Yorkshire ICB as a grant agreement and will be non-recurrent funding.
Open to community and third sector organisations in West Leeds, Woodsley & Holt Park, and Morley & District LCPs
Background information about the fund
Grant information and background about the fund can be found through their information session, which was recorded: Community Blood Pressure Grants Online Information Session | YouTube
Awareness Raising and Prevention
- Raise awareness of the important role blood pressure plays in our health.
- Help communities better understand risks, signs and symptoms of high blood pressure.
- To improve access to blood pressure reading equipment locally and normalise regular BP reading.
- Help communities to ‘know their numbers’.
Making Every Contact Count
- BP checks create a natural opportunity to start conversations about health and lifestyle.
- Staff can signpost individuals to local support services and resources
- Trust and familiarity with community organisations encourages people to engage with their health
- Social prescribing can encourage conversations around further support regarding the wider determinants of health
Improving Healthcare Outcomes
- Early detection of hypertension reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney disease.
- Increased awareness and self-management of health conditions leads to better long-term control (e.g. diet, exercise, medication adherence).
- Better engagement with prevention services, including NHS Health Checks and lifestyle programs.
More information about this grant can be found in the attached slides: Blood Pressure Grants | Information Slides (powerpoint pdf)
Expressions of interest
The deadline to return your Expression of Interest form to [email protected] is 5 pm, Friday 7th November 2025 with activity taking place from 1 January 2026.
Expression of interest form (word doc)
If you have any concerns in reaching this deadline but are keen to apply, please get in touch as soon as possible.
